BEST ANSWER:The cover is supplied with a "L" bracket that has slotted screw holes. It is not large enough to mount directly to the lathe. I plan on making a second "L" bracket. The provided bracket can mount to the vertical leg of the second bracket providing additional up and down adjustment. The horizontal leg will be slotted and mount to the top surface to the lathe bed through the center slot in the lathe bed. This will provide additional inboard and outboard adjustment. I will use a hand knob to attach the bracket to the lathe bed. This will allow me to move the dust hood as required along the lathe bed following the length of the turning.

BEST ANSWER:The cover is supplied with a "L" bracket that has slotted screw holes. It is not large enough to mount directly to the lathe. I plan on making a second "L" bracket. The provided bracket can mount to the vertical leg of the second bracket providing additional up and down adjustment. The horizontal leg will be slotted and mount to the top surface to the lathe bed through the center slot in the lathe bed. This will provide additional inboard and outboard adjustment. I will use a hand knob to attach the bracket to the lathe bed. This will allow me to move the dust hood as required along the lathe bed following the length of the turning.

Hi: I have mine set up in a stationary location because I'm turning parts that are only 8" long. However with a little ingenuity I think you could devise some sort of a slide to be able to move it along the base (frame) of the lathe but it would take some engineering.

I mounted mine to a narrow strip of wood extending it toward the tail stock to clamp it with c-clamps to lathe bed. That way the clamping is away from the motor under the headstock. Then just re-position it as needed to move on to new turning section.

BEST ANSWER:My problem was I have a Shop Smith and I could not find a square surface to clamp to. So I took a stand from an old roller feed support and I took off the roller off and mounted the hood to it making it free standing. It worked great, I was able to adjust the weight and move it closer as needed this allowed me to collect even more of the wood shavings. This also made it better when I stored the lath back against the wall. You could also build an adjustable stand, it will make the hood more versatile. I have used it with some of my other shop tool. Good luck! Rick

BEST ANSWER:My problem was I have a Shop Smith and I could not find a square surface to clamp to. So I took a stand from an old roller feed support and I took off the roller off and mounted the hood to it making it free standing. It worked great, I was able to adjust the weight and move it closer as needed this allowed me to collect even more of the wood shavings. This also made it better when I stored the lath back against the wall. You could also build an adjustable stand, it will make the hood more versatile. I have used it with some of my other shop tool. Good luck! Rick

My lathe sets on a bench, so I made a support using the brackets which makes it adjustable. It is not mounted on the lathe, but sets in back of it. I have 2 different size lathes, one in back of the other, so I just turn the whole assembly around. The vacuum hose comes up in the middle of the bench to allow me to do this.I hope this helps.Kurt

I have the same issue. I fabricated a stand out of an old dust collector hood that was on a stand. I do not know where to mount it on the lathe unless you use a stand such as that made by "one way" that was designed to hold a Bowl Steady. That is the only way I can think of to hold it with C clamps. Sorry I couldn't be more help.

I mounted mine on the banjo using aftermarket U bolt and extra plating (the L bracket it comes with was not used). Worked like a champ without interference. In fact being on the banjo allows dust collection to travel along with my work with the tool rest. This was a big (albeit unforeseen) advantage with the way I mounted it.

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Lathing cause lots of debris flying around, and this eliminates most of it. I use mine for mostly pen making. The flip up shield deflect is great when using chisels, but flips nicely out of the way when doing finer sanding.

I mounted mine on the banjo using aftermarket U bolt and extra plating (the L bracket it comes with was not used). In fact being on the banjo allows dust collection to travel along with my work with the tool rest. This was a big advantage with the way I mounted it.

I have owned two of these and they work very well for small spindle style turnings. The flip shield keeps shavings from flying into my body/face and helps to redirect the shavings into the airflow. Mounting is easy by using 4 3/4 rare earth magnets. Allows me to move it easily, but holds very firmly. My only complaint is with the long term quality. The reason I have owned 2, and will need to get a third soon, is because it tends to break where the mounting bracket meets the plastic hood part after 6 months or so.

I removed the flip up shield completely, and removed the clamp assembly and replaced it with a BIG magnet. This gave me the ability to position the hood exactly where I want it and move it quickly and easily when turning long stock. It gets most of the chips and all of the dust.

I have found that this dust collection hood works very well. It takes a little planning when setting it up for use like extending the tail stock support out to give more clearance for your tool rest and I use a flexible work light that can be placed low & to the rear to keep glare off of the clear fold down shield as seen in the photo. The dust collection is concentrated & works well. I made a wooden bracket that is easy to slide back & forth & more convienent to use on longer turnings.

I found this dust hood to work very well for pen turning and spindle turning. It focuses the vacuum in a small area which picked up all the shavings & fine sanding dust. I use a C-Clamp myself and it does the job.

Many of the products that I have purchased from Rocker have had very good instalation options and/or instructions. This product did not include any instructions and as of yet found a good way to mount the shield. I am sure that once I figure it out it will be a neat additions to by collections of stuff.Editor's note: This hood mounts by clamping the bracket to the back of the lathe bed. It includes a mounting bracket to allow easy installation on to many different styles of lathe. Clamping can be done with an ordinary C-clamp.

I would not reccomend this product as after approx. 3 hrs. of turning time the unit was similar to viewing through smeared plexiglass. All depth perception for turning was lost and thus the advantage of using the hinged door in the down position is gone. The dust shield obstructs the rear of the tool post holder also and locking the tool post holder in an angle does get hindurous after several dozen times. My shield is off now and sitting on the shelf.

Perhaps it is an unfair rating that I gave the dust hood since I turn mostly bowls rather than spindles but it does a very poor jpb of intercepting the shavings from bowl turning. It is just not large enough.

I rate it as a 1 only because it is the lowest rating available. It might work making alterations but I don't think one should have to make changes in any accessory sold as an after market gadget for that item.

This product is only useful for small projects as mentioned in previous reviews and provides no methods or instructions for mounting to a lathe. Editor's note: This hood mounts by clamping the bracket to the back of the lathe bed. It includes a mounting bracket to allow easy installation on to many different styles of lathe. Clamping can be done with an ordinary C-clamp.

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